Rescued Thai sailors return home after Strait of Hormuz attack Three crew members of bulk carrier Mayuree Naree are still missing The Independent UK · Mar 16
How reporters have become addicted to dialing Donald Trump Donald Trump's personal cellphone number has become an open secret among political journalists, allowing for impromptu interviews. Reporters frequently dial the president directly, often receiving calls at various hours for off-the-cuff conversations. While some see this as a unique access point, a White House official suggests Trump uses these calls… The Times of India · Mar 16
US and China Open Bilateral Trade Talks in Paris Ahead of High-Level Summit US and China held crucial trade talks in Paris ahead of President Trump's upcoming summit with Xi Jinping. International Business Times · Mar 16
Fuel price surge continues as diesel reaches 160.3p per litre Diesel is at its most expensive level since November 2023. Evening Standard · Mar 16
Trump Bought Over $1.1M in Netflix Bonds While Criticising Media Merger, Government Filings Reveal New government filings reveal President Donald Trump invested over £850,000 in Netflix bonds while publicly attacking the streaming giant's multi-billion-pound merger plans. International Business Times UK · Mar 16
Fact check: What do we know about the airstrike on a school in Iran? Conflicting narratives have emerged following the bombing of a school in Iran amid US-Israeli strikes in the country. The Cube breaks down satellite images and news reports that claim to show what happened. Euronews · Mar 16
Is Donald Trump 'Sensitive' About Fame? Here's Why Nicolle Wallace Says He Listens to Icons Nicolle Wallace's remarks on Late Night with Seth Meyers have renewed scrutiny of Donald Trump's relationship with celebrity criticism and late-night television. International Business Times UK · Mar 16
Remembering Brian Doherty, Chronicler of and Participant in Wild and Wonderful Subcultures The Radicals for Capitalism and This Is Burning Man author was more than an observer of the movements he wrote about. Reason · Mar 16
US-Israeli War on Iran Enters Third Week with Strikes on Hamadan, Calls for Strait of Hormuz Coalition The U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran stretched into its third week Monday, March 16, 2026, with fresh airstrikes pounding the western city of Hamadan and Iranian forces launching retaliatory missiles toward Israel, as President Donald Trump pressed reluctant allies to help secure the vital Strait of Hormuz amid soaring oil… International Business Times · Mar 16
Trump ally Peter Thiel brings Antichrist lectures to Vatican’s doorstep after attacking ‘woke American Pope’ Billionaire tech investor in Rome to deliver stark warning on Armageddon The Independent UK · Mar 16
Hormuz becomes world's most expensive waterway after 300% surge in risk premiums Missile threats, soaring insurance premiums and suspended voyages are reshaping the trade that once went through Hormuz — and consumers will feel it within weeks. Euronews · Mar 16
With Iran still in control of Hormuz, Trump threatens NATO and oil hits $106 The price of oil is driving everything today—even the cost of fertilizer. Fortune · Mar 16
From 'ICE OUT' to 'free Palestinian' to gun violence: How politics takes centre stage at Oscars Artists at the Academy Awards voiced political statements. They protested immigration policies and called for Palestinian liberation. Some wore badges advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza. An actor was unable to attend due to a travel ban. A mother spoke about gun violence. A documentary director drew parallels to US… The Times of India · Mar 16
America’s first Pope seems to have chosen temperance when addressing Iran war … until you look closer Pope Leo has embraced a long game with his allies to make their opinions heard. We Got This Covered · Mar 16
The Guardian - US · Mar 16 ‘Attention will swing back’: Epstein outrage unlikely to subside despite Trump’s Iran war Advocates say 24/7 coverage of US attacks will not last for ever – and spotlight will return to Epstein and his crimes
Roll Call · Mar 16 This week: Senate tries to break the SAVE standstill This week’s Senate action is an effort by GOP leadership to put Democrats on the record — and respond to growing pressure.
Evening Standard · Mar 16 Starmer says UK working with allies on ‘viable plan’ to open Strait of Hormuz The Prime Minister has resisted Donald Trump’s demands to send Royal Navy warships to help secure the vital shipping route.
Euronews · Mar 16 Oil prices rise as Trump presses allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz Oil prices continue to rise as the Iran war enters its third week, with President Trump pushing allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as investors react to threats facing Middle Eastern export facilities.
Euronews · Mar 16 Kallas eyes EU naval mission shift to protect Strait of Hormuz as Trump calls for maritime coalition The EU's 27 foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss ways to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump urged allies to help open the waterway or face a “very bad” future within NATO.
Salon · Mar 16 Draft talk returns to Washington Leavitt’s comments about a possible draft hint at something far more plausible: expanded presidential powers
Evening Standard · Mar 16 Average 'shelf life' of a mortgage is just two weeks — the shortest period seen in more than two years There has been a shift in swap rates, which are used to price mortgages
The Independent UK · Mar 16 British UFC star Harry Hardwick shares grisly video with broken jaw after brutal loss Hardwick fell to 0-2 in the UFC, as an onslaught from Marwan Rahiki left him unable to to emerge for the third round
Barchart · Mar 16 Stocks Set to Open Higher as Bond Yields Fall, Fed Meeting and Middle East Conflict in Focus March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.59%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.66% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as Treasury yields retreated, while investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East and awaited the Federal Reserve’s meeting.
Salon · Mar 16 DHS funding lapse fuels domestic fears Some worry the partial shutdown leaves the U.S. vulnerable amid the war with Iran
Radio France Internationale · Mar 16 France holds back warships as Trump urges allies to secure Strait of Hormuz France has said it will not send naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump called on countries reliant on oil from the Gulf to help secure the shipping lane that has been blocked since the start of the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. France…